STIHL · Recalled
STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard
The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
- Units
- About 16,400
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $180
- Remedy
- Replace
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. The pressure washer is gray and orange with "STIHL RE 90" printed on the front. The recalled spray wand measures 15 inches long and attaches to the spray gun. Interchangeable nozzles connect to the spray wand.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $180.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Incident log
STIHL has received seven reports of the nozzle detaching from the spray wand during use. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive a free replacement spray wand.
STIHL toll-free at 844-978-1291 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Information” and then “Product Recalls” and then “RE-90-wand-service-action” for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
